Meaning

Primary

District

Alternative

County

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ぐん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

現在、郡は地名に使われることが多い。

The word "county" is now often used in place names.

Kanji Composition